RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Skoda Karoq reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·75,297 DVSA tests·2024
Across 75,297 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of Skoda Karoq cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and body & structure.
90%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 71% of peers
+5.1 pts
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
16,680 tests · fleet 89%
89%
4 to 7 years
58,617 tests · fleet 85%
90%
Where the Karoq fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on steering, body & structure, visibility.
Share of 4 to 7 years Skoda Karoq MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Skoda Karoq reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Skoda Karoq holds up well for its age: 90% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 71% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Skoda Karoq?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Skoda Karoq in 2024: up to 3 years, 89%; and 4 to 7 years, 90%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Skoda Karoq MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Skoda Karoq versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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